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Der Unwiderstehliche

Originaltitel: The Card
  • 1952
  • 12
  • 1 Std. 25 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,0/10
2040
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Der Unwiderstehliche (1952)
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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuEdward Machin, an Edwardian-era young rogue of lowly origin, decides he must do what he can to raise his living standards in order to see the world and shape his own destiny.Edward Machin, an Edwardian-era young rogue of lowly origin, decides he must do what he can to raise his living standards in order to see the world and shape his own destiny.Edward Machin, an Edwardian-era young rogue of lowly origin, decides he must do what he can to raise his living standards in order to see the world and shape his own destiny.

  • Regie
    • Ronald Neame
  • Drehbuch
    • Arnold Bennett
    • Eric Ambler
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Alec Guinness
    • Glynis Johns
    • Valerie Hobson
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  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,0/10
    2040
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Ronald Neame
    • Drehbuch
      • Arnold Bennett
      • Eric Ambler
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Alec Guinness
      • Glynis Johns
      • Valerie Hobson
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    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Denry Machin
    Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns
    • Ruth Earp
    Valerie Hobson
    Valerie Hobson
    • Countess of Chell
    Petula Clark
    Petula Clark
    • Nellie Cotterill
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • Herbert Duncalf
    Veronica Turleigh
    Veronica Turleigh
    • Mrs. Machin
    George Devine
    George Devine
    • Mr. H. Calvert
    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Mrs. Codleyn
    Frank Pettingell
    Frank Pettingell
    • Police Superintendent
    Gibb McLaughlin
    Gibb McLaughlin
    • Emery
    Joey the Mule
    • Joey the Mule
    John Adams
    • Customs Official
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Jim Brady
    Jim Brady
    • Fisherman
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Peter Copley
    Peter Copley
    • P. Shillitoe
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Mark Daly
    Mark Daly
    • Lord Mayor
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Arthur Dibbs
    • Doorman
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Deidre Doyle
    • Widow Hullins
    • (Nicht genannt)
    Henry Edwards
    Henry Edwards
    • Mr. Cotterill
    • (Nicht genannt)
    • Regie
      • Ronald Neame
    • Drehbuch
      • Arnold Bennett
      • Eric Ambler
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    10gray4

    Cheering us up

    One of the greatest British comedies of the 1950s and one of Alec Guinness' most satisfying roles early in his long career. As Denry Machin, son of a washerwoman and the "card" of the title, Guiness brings to life one of the almost forgotten stories about the "five towns" (Stoke-on-Trent) of Arnold Bennett. The old-fashioned and very English word "card" had to be translated into the American title "the promoter", but that is a far less accurate description of Denry Machin's combination of charm and opportunism.

    He is supported by four magical actresses, in sharply contrasted roles. Gold-digger Glynis Johns, her friend Petula Clark, aristocrat Valerie Hobson and mother Valerie Turleigh are all charmed in their different ways by Guiness' smiles as he "gives providence a helping hand". William Alwyn's music is perfect, with a jaunty theme-tune that has lingered in my memory for more years than I care to remember. Ronald Neame's direction, also at the start of an impressive directorial career, brings the best out of Guinness, although the setting is disappointingly 'comedy-Northern' rather than specifically Stoke-on-Trent.

    Overall a delightful film, and the perfect pick-me-up after watching a depressing Hollywood block-buster (Million Dollar Baby). And watch out for one of the movies' great sign-off lines, from Valerie Hobson.
    10benbrae76

    How can anyone not enjoy it?

    This terrific 1952 British black and white movie directed by Ronald Neame (with an inspired casting of a young Alec Guinness as Arnold Bennett's wonderful character, the upwardly-mobile Denry Machin), loses none of the story's magic and captures the flavour of the period (from about 1888 and onwards) and the Potteries (North Staffordshire, England) absolutely perfectly. The ballroom scene (among many others) is an utter delight.

    The beautiful Valerie Hobson as the "Countess of Chell" is enchanting. Glynis Johns as the frivolous and extravagant social-climbing dance instructress is equally lovely. Edward Chapman as Mr Duncalf is at his usual pompous best. A marvellous supporting cast puts in a stalwart performance and are all on top form, and the acting by all involved is superb (although Petula Clark is a little too reserved and somewhat bland), but after all that, the star of the show surely has to be Joey the Mule.

    I don't intend to give you the storyline as enough reviewers have done that already. Suffice it to say that of all the transferences of classic stories to the screen, this must be one of the best, and I defy anyone (young or old) who may watch it, not to enjoy it (even though it is in black and white), and unfortunately, even with colour and much improved modern techniques, marvellous movies like this just aren't made anymore.
    7Bunuel1976

    THE CARD (Ronald Neame, 1952) ***

    Alec Guinness' reputation as a serious actor tends to overshadow the subtle but deftly comic early work he was involved in, even when the films themselves (especially his handful of Ealing classics) are highly-regarded. This was another fine (and reasonably popular) vehicle for him in which he plays a go-getter(!) who uses his wits – and the helping hand lent him by Fate – to rise the ranks in British society from a washer-woman's son to, ultimately, Mayor of his town. In this respect, the film reminded me of two similar efforts i.e. NOTHING BUT THE BEST (1964) and THE RISE AND RISE OF MICHAEL RIMMER (1970) – which I owned but had not yet checked out (and which I then promptly opted to include in my ongoing Christmas schedule); of course, thematically, it is not unlike Ealing's own KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS (1949; in which Guinness had memorably played eight murder victims)...but the approach here is altogether more genteel and nostalgic (even if there are a few undeniable belly-laughs along the way), thus lacking the pointed satirical barbs which distinguished the earlier (and later) films. Anyway, the star delivers an entirely disarming performance and the film – augmented by its charming period setting – proves a most delightful concoction. He is abetted besides by three splendid leading ladies in Glynis Johns (surprisingly playing haughty), Valerie Hobson (obviously aristocratic, her feathers apparently not even unruffled by a pratfall!) and Petula Clark (not yet the chart-topping singer and, tackling the role of a commoner, is naturally Guinness' eventual choice of partner). Foremost among the supporting cast, then, is Edward Chapman – later a stooge in many a Norman Wisdom comedy – as Guinness' disgruntled former employer, but several other familiar faces crop up throughout (Peter Copley, Michael Hordern, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Frank Pettingell, etc). For the record, this was the first of four appearances by the star in films directed by Neame (apart from two the latter had produced for David Lean); of these, the only one I have yet to watch is another comedy, THE HORSE'S MOUTH (1958), which I might as well get to now rather than later...
    7didi-5

    Machin - what a card!

    A classic Alec Guinness performance, in this case as Denry Machin, a man who sees opportunity around every corner. Typified by his line 'I just do this to make money', Machin is likable as he sets up his 'Thrift Club' to entice locals into giving him money so he can purchase goods at a huge discount.

    One of the first entrepreneurs, Machin is a lovable rogue and his story is a fun one to watch. A great British classic which showcases Guinness (one of our best actors) alongside British movie luminaries Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson, and Petula Clark.

    Much later this story was made into a musical, but sadly that has never yet been filmed. It will be fascinating if that ever makes it to the screen.
    bruce-138

    A classic British comedy; one the very best.

    A classic Alec Guinness, as the young man from the lower class who wants to move up in the world, and does, because he has the courage to go for it. In one scene his boss tells him off (not an exact quote), "So, you fancy yourself being with your betters, do you?" The cheeky reply is "Yes, don't you?"

    The best line is when his assistant brings him a pile of money collected from his latest enterprise, and comments that it seems a lot of money for doing nothing. The response is: "But I did do something; I thought of it."

    This is a funny, thoughtful, social commentary, with a great look at both the lower and upper classes.

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      Bursley, the town where this movie takes place, is a fictionalized version of Burslem, one of the constituent towns that make up Stoke-on-Trent, also known as the "Potteries" or, as in the movie, "the city of five towns".
    • Patzer
      When Denry looks at the invitation to the dance he has received in the mail at home, is name is written completely different than when he filled it out himself at work previously.
    • Zitate

      Mrs. Machin: You can live where ya like... but i'm stayin' here.

    • Soundtracks
      The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo
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      Written by Fred Gilbert

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 14. August 1952 (Schweden)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Vereinigtes Königreich
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • The Promoter
    • Drehorte
      • Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, Vereinigtes Königreich(where Denry goes on vacation)
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • British Film-Makers
      • A Ronald Neame Production
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      • 1 Std. 25 Min.(85 min)
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